Transportation Market

Global transportation market valued at $7.3T in 2022, expected to reach $15.5T by 2032. Facing challenges of labor shortages, higher freight rates, and carbon emissions.

Public Company Valuations

CFA Select Transportation Index increased 5.5% in Q1 2023. Freight capacity & rates of ocean & trucking carriers have stabilized. Diesel prices have decreased. Labor shortage persists.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Deal activity expected to increase in 2023. Buyers expected to focus on asset-light businesses and on deals with fewer integration risks. Additionally, it is expected that there will be more tuck-in or bolt-on acquisitions.